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Riyadh Season 2023: A Cultural Extravaganza in the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia, transforms annually into a cultural playground with Riyadh Season 2023. This entertainment festival is part of the country's initiatives to enhance its cultural landscape and showcase its readiness for a global audience under the ambitious Vision 2030 program. Riyadh Season 2023 offers a mosaic of events designed to cater to a diverse audience, with activities ranging from music festivals featuring international artists to sports events, theatrical performances, and culinary experiences. This dynamic fusion of events is drawing visitors from all corners of the world and providing a significant boost to the city's economic and cultural life. The festival is also a profound nod to the city's storied past. Once a small walled city, Riyadh has grown into a sprawling metropolis, combining deep-seated traditions with cutting-edge modernity. The city traces its roots back to the 15th century when it was known as Hajr, an essential stop for trade caravans. It saw significant growth in the 18th century as it became the stronghold of the Saudi dynasty. Riyadh Season 2023 blends the historical elements of Riyadh with the excitement of the Kingdom's new vision for itself. The Masmak Fortress, a clay and mudbrick fort that stands as a symbol of the pivotal recapture of Riyadh by the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1902, serves as a reminder of the city's transformation from a fortified desert outpost to a booming capital. Riyadh's skyline boasts modern skyscrapers and a booming financial district that cozys up to its historical past. Throughout the festival, old and new are intertwined to showcase Saudi culture and heritage, with traditional arts and crafts taking center stage alongside high-octane entertainment. The Riyadh Season 2023 is part of a broader initiative known as "Saudi Seasons," a series of events promoting tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom. It's a move that highlights a changing Saudi Arabia — one that is increasingly opening up to entertainment and cultural expressions as part of a broader socio-economic reform. The festival of events continues to enthrall visitors with its vibrant mix of entertainment and cultural pride; it serves as a living canvas displaying the Saudi capital's journey from its humble origins to its current status as a global center of commerce, culture, and opportunity.

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Oct

Rodent Awareness Week, Ntl.: October 20-26

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Rats and mice like to be warm, just like people. As the temperatures fall, these animals seek shelter in homes through openings as small as a dime. Once inside, they can harbor in the walls, chewing through wires, contaminating food, and spreading disease. Rodent Awareness Week is an initiative of the National Pest Management Association, which seeks to educate home dwellers on best practices in preventing a home infestation. Annually in October.

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Oct

Roller Skating Month, Ntl.: October

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The International Roller Skating Association promotes National Roller Skating Month. Roller rinks throughout the country host special events to encourage skating. It's excellent exercise and fun too.

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Oct

Rosh Hashanah (J): October 2-4

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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and the Feast of the Trumpets, marking the beginning of the Jewish faith’s High Holy Days. This two-day observance begins on the first day of Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish civil year, but the seventh month of its clerical year. Rosh Hashanah commences the harvest season and biblically celebrates the creation of Adam and Eve. During this time, the shofar (blowing of the rams’ horn) is trumpeted in the morning and evening. People eat food full of symbolism, including honey-dipped apples and light candles in the evening. Prayers are said, and people abstain from creative activities and work. Jewish religious holidays commence and end at sundown on the days listed. Rosh Hashanah is a national holiday in Israel. PLEASE NOTE: All Hebrew calendar months begin and end at sundown. LEEP Calendar marks Jewish months starting on their first full day. Observant people of the faith will observe the beginning of the month at sunset the day prior.

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Oct

Rural Women (Day of), Intl.: October 15

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International Day of Rural Women was first organized and promoted by the United Nations in 2008. It is a day to recognize the vital role of rural women in enhancing agricultural and rural development within many countries, improving food security, and eradicating poverty.

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Oct

Saffron Day, (AU)(2008): October 22

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From the Champion: "Saffron Day is a day to honor the life of little Deyaan Udani, a bright seven-year-old boy with an infectious smile who tragically passed away in 2016. Deyaan and his older sister Naisha had learned about organ donation at school and had told their parents they wanted to be organ donors to help save others. Deyaan's parents' decision to donate his organs meant he saved four lives. Deyaan's family came up with the idea of Saffron Day because orange was Deyaan's favorite color and because Saffron symbolizes courage, strength, and sacrifice, qualities seen in little Deyaan." Please do it for Deyaan by wearing orange this Saffron Day! #doitfordeyaan

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Oct

Saint Edward's Feast Day (1163): October 13

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Saint Edward the Confessor was born to King Ethelred II in Islip, England, in 1003 AD. Though he died in 1066, his remains were transferred to his final resting place on October 13, 1163. This day has been his feast day ever since. WHY SO MANY FEAST DAYS? Have you ever noticed that there seem to be feast days for just about everything in the Catholic and Orthodox Christian faiths? There is a reason for that. The church granted feast days to allow all subjects of the Crown to take a day off. As most worked six days a week, feast days provided a break that landowners and nobility couldn't deny. If they tried, they were going against the church, and that you did not do. In medieval times, there were approximately 60 feast days a year. Add this to 52 Sundays, Christmas, and Easter, and workers received a minimum of 114 days off a year. Contrast that to today. The average American gets 104 weekend days and seven national holidays off work. That's three days less than the commoners of the Dark Ages, just in case you're feeling a little overworked.

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Oct

Saint Luke Feast Day: October 18

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Saint Luke wrote one of the four Gospels in the New Testament. He is the patron saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, surgeons, students, and butchers. Today is his feast day. Why so many feast days in the Catholic and Orthodox churches? The Church granted feast days to allow patrons of the Crown. As most worked six days a week, feast days provided a break that landowners and nobility couldn't deny. The average American gets 104 weekend days and seven national holidays off work a year. In medieval times, there were approximately 60 feast days a year. Add this to 52 Sundays, Christmas, and Easter, which equals at least 114 days off a year, three more days than most Americans are afforded each year.

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Oct

Salmon Day, Ntl: October 8

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National Salmon Day celebrates the health, taste, convenience, and various recipe benefits of the world's most famous pink fish. Chicken of the Sea, a leading provider of healthy, sustainable seafood and an industry pioneer in packaged salmon, proposed the holiday as a public service to remind Americans of the fish's significant health and wellness advantages. This event first ran in 2015.

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Oct

Samhain: October 31

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November 1 is New Year's Day in Wiccan and other pagan faiths. Therefore, the night before sees the sun god retired until Yule (December 21 - January 1) and a celebratory feast. Samhain is an important feast day in the Wiccan faith.

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Oct

Sankashti Chaturthi (H): October 20

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In the Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) and observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If this Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi. Devotees observe strict fasting during daylight until darshan or seeing the moon. Prayers precede the breaking of the fast to Lord Ganesha. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Oct

Saraswati Avahan (H): October 9

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Saraswati Avahan celebrates the goddess Sarswati, responsible for knowledge in the Hindu faith. Avahan means invocation or summoning. This observance typically occurs in autumn each year. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Oct

Sarcastic Awareness Month: October

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Sarcastic Awareness Month (which should be Sarcasm Awareness Month, grammatically); perhaps someone is being sarcastic? Sarcasm is humor that uses irony to make fun of situations. Sometimes it is referred to as "dry humor" or "mean-spirited." However you define it, this month is about finding the irony in everyday situations and poking fun at reality. Sarcastic Awareness Month is an unofficial event with no sponsor. However, we are directing you to the Sarcasm Society for the expertise and sarcastic ideas perfect for observing this month.

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Oct

Sarvapitru Amavasya (H): October 2

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Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Pitru Paksha / Pitr paksha / Pitri paksha) is a day set aside to perform the ritual known as Shraddha (tarpan) or the death rite of ancestors in Hinduism. Hindus believe the souls of the three preceding generations reside in Pitru–Loka, a realm between heaven and earth. The performance of Shraddha by a son during Pitru Paksha ensures that the souls of ancestors enter heaven. Implementation of this ritual can also mitigate an error in which this tribute failed to be performed on the deceased's death anniversary. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Oct

Sausage Pizza Day, Ntl.: October 11

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National Sausage Pizza Day in the United States is a day for Americans to celebrate three of their favorite foods: sausage, pizza, and sausage pizza!

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